Upon consider the past year, a assortment of remarkable in-depth stories stands out. Such pieces delve into multifaceted topics including political machinations and scientific revelations to deeply human journeys.
The Mysterious Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the post-Soviet era with sharp satires on power. Although several of his writer peers have faced suppression or left the nation, he still sell vast numbers of books. It raises a pressing question: Has the author evolved into an apologist for the Kremlin?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his sole path out of prison was to enlist in the regime forces. After fourteen years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's fighters could still cost him his life.
The Acrimonious Dispute Over Our Earliest Origins
The unearthing of fossilised bones in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was hailed as fundamentally re-writing the narrative of our human race. But, some scholars was persuaded. The subsequent intense controversy has consumed the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Religious Group That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped uncover the appalling breadth of abuse it had carried out.
A Statesman's Puzzling Record on International Law
Many voters expected that the former human rights lawyer would restore the UK's dedication to human rights. But, the track record over the first year in office has been curiously mixed.
Challenging a Country's Identity
A documentary following a remorseful master criminal as she sets up unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras poses complex queries: Is this person truly changed, and is the director's own intentions?
A Person Who Remediates Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has seen – and cleaned – it all. In their stickiest times, families rely on him to restore normalcy.
Will an Iconic Museum Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, strained funding and the discovery of an insider theft, the UK's leading museum is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its reputation?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Torture of Severe Pregnancy
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries been without an effective treatment end – up until perhaps now.
A Spectre of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A militant extremist and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideas influence the very highest echelons of government.
An English Gentleman With a Dishonest Secret
With his brilliant intellect and flawless credentials, it's understandable that wealthy clients trusted him with their wealth. Then they began to become wary.
The Tiny State That Emerged as the Global Mediation Capital
An extremely rich country has transformed into a key player on the world stage, working to solve some of the most long-standing disputes. Which factors are fueling this ambitious role?
A Close-Up View at a Leader Preparing for Global Summitry
Extremely unpopular at domestically, President Macron relishes the world arena, where he positions himself as the leader most equipped to manage a particular sitting American leader. 7 years after their last encounter, a writer joined him as he readied himself for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with the death of their newborn infant?
An End of a Major Development Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a prominent development organization, many around the world were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent disappointment was not unexpected.
A Disturbing 1960s Study on South Asian Mothers
When details about a scientific experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was widespread outrage. But the precise story of the events is still partially unclear.
A "Genius" of the Online Age
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days underground – and given away huge sums of money to selected contestants. But are these videos simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or works of artistic genius?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is confronting the reality that their home may in the near future cease to exist. The urgent question is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
A Heartbreaking Case of Childhood Homelessness
When I met a young boy he was 13 and homeless. Even then believed his situation might improve. That hope was tragically wrong.
The Global AI Race and a Key Move
In 2020, after living half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he might hold the secret to who wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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